She walked out of the treatment room, looked at me with that totally-relaxed, after-massage look that we all know and love. She paused. Looked straight at me and said “TRUST”. I looked at her with a face that must have appeared a little puzzled. She continued, “The reason I can get to...
I’ve received a lot of massage over the years. From students, new practitioners, well-seasoned therapists and instructors. I received my very first massage in a cabana in Dominican Republic (more on that at another time; but let’s just say… PEER PRESSURE!). I’ve received massage in spas, clinics, schools, trade shows...
Summer is here! We often think of the summer as being a time of slowing down with the opportunity to catch up on things that you “want” to do, instead of things you “have” to do. But, with children out of school, chores galore and family vacation plans, you may...
Oncology Massage – the answer for cancer patients. Pretty bold statement, right? However, I believe it with every part of my being. I’ve seen it many, many times. Massage for cancer patients can make a real difference in how you cope with diagnosis, treatment and side-effects of treatment. How does...
Last February, (2016), during a routine eye exam I was told I had a cataract starting in my left eye. The doctor said, “Nothing to worry about. It will be years before you will need to do anything about it like cataract surgery”. About October, I started having difficulty seeing....
New oncology massage research you need to know about. Oncology Massage reduces pain. I’ve known it for a long time because I see it regularly. The gentle-touch of Oncology Massage along with a relaxing environment, cozy linens and soft music helps patients deal with pain, anxiety, depression and stress; as...
We all search for ways to speed our healing and want to get back to our daily activities as soon as possible following minor or major surgery. Here are 5 things you can do at home to make your recovery as speedy as possible. REST – give your body permission...
I recently had a breast cancer client say, “You know, I’ve had a lot of people ask me if I’m finished with treatment. I tell them yes, because I am finished with treatment, but I still don’t feel very good. They mean well, but they don’t understand.” I said to...
It’s always good to be prepared, right? If you’re like me, you’ve done your research on what a Manual Lympahtic Drainage treatment is, what benefits you can expect, will it hurt, how much will it cost, etc. All of those are great questions for which you should have an answer...
I just returned from Minneapolis where I attended the 2016 Oncology Massage Summit. I am so excited and wanted to share a little of it with you. Four days of being up early, staying up late, shuttle buses, a nice bed-but not mine, airports and restaurant food… But, I saw...
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